2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Power Train Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

6 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Power Train Complaints

#11451861 | February 14, 2022

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and oil warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer, the 4-wheel drive function, parking brake, and headlights failed to operate as needed. The instrument panel light failed to illuminate, the gear shifter did not display the selected gear, the sub-frame was corroded, and the wheel hub bearing assembly was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

#10615495 | July 22, 2014

TRANSFER CASE FLUID LEAKING FROM A HOLE IN THE CASE CAUSED BY INTERNAL PUMP RUB. ALL THE TRANSFER CASE OIL EXPELLED ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST CAUSING SMOKE AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. *TR

#10567282 | March 4, 2014

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT FELT LIKE NO POWER WAS GETTING TO THE WHEELS. I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE RPMS WENT UP, BUT THE TRUCK COULDNT GET PAST 30 MPH. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. I BABIED THIS TRUCK. THEIR IS NO REASON FOR A CHEVY TRUCK WITH 60000 MILES OF LIGHT ROAD USE SHOULD BLOW A TRANNY. A QUICK SEARCH ON THE WEB SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK. 3200 DOLLARS TO FIX A PART THAT SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST LASTED 100000 MILES.

#10509997 | April 29, 2013

AT 95,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION EXPLODED, REPLACED. 1 YEAR LATER, BRAKE LINE EXPLODED, LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID, ALL 4 BRAKE LINES REPLACED AS THEY WERE NOT MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL AND HAD RUSTED. 6 MONTHS LATER, DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS ALL WORN, AFFECTING STEERING, DIFFERENTIAL AND RELATED PARTS ALL REPLACED. ALL EXPLOSIONS TOOK PLACE WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROADS, NOT ON THE HIGHWAY, THANK GOD! MECHANIC (FRIEND OF MINE) SAYS HE NEVER SAW ANY CAR WITH AS MANY BAD PARTS AS MY AVALANCHE! I ALSO THANK GOD I BOUGHT IT USED. AMERICAN ENGINEERED CARS HAVE SUCH BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN THAT I NEVER BUY THEM NEW. *TR

#10070167 | April 22, 2004

I HAVE NOT GIVEN PERMISSION TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO START REPAIRS. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE REAR AXLE OR REAR END THAT WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND MUST BE REPLACED. I WAS QUOTED A REPAIR COST OF $2,400 FOR A USED PART AND $3,000 FOR A NEW PART. THIS TRUCK HAS AROUND 42,000 MILES AND WAS PURCHASED JUNE 1, 2003. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM REPLACEMENT OF CD'S TO A DOOR WINDOW MOTOR PROBLEM. I INQUIRED/COMPLAINED ABOUT A NOISE IN THE REAR END AT AROUND 25,000 MILES PRIOR TO THE BREAKDOWN. HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE TAILGATE WOULD FALL OPEN WHEN LOCKED OCCASIONALLY, BUT THIS WAS ADJUSTED AFTER TAKING IT BACK FOR REPAIR. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED ONE HUB ASSEMBLY ON THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK AT A COST OF $250.00. THERE IS AN OIL USAGE PROBLEM THAT REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL QUART...

#10054422 | January 18, 2004

TRANSMISSION AND/OR REAR AXLE LOCKS UP WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION CAUSING ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING AND/OR LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. * CB

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